Highland Park, IL · Lake County
General Contractor License Application
This application collects business, ownership, corporate, and insurance information from contractors seeking an original or renewal general contractor license for work in Highland Park.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Highland Park requires general contractors doing business in the city to obtain a license. The application requests applicant and business details, information about corporate officers and directors when applicable, felony disclosures, and evidence of liability insurance. Submit the completed application with the required bond and insurance forms when taking the licensing test; the Building Division reviews it after the applicant passes the examination. The form also includes a sworn signature block.
Who needs it
Business owners, co-owners, or corporate principals seeking an original or renewed general contractor license for work in Highland Park need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a jurat reading “Subscribed and sworn before me”; the applicant must sign and swear to the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the General Contractor License Application and review the instructions and required supporting documents.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and business information, applicable corporate details, felony disclosures, and evidence of liability insurance.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization session before signing the sworn application.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the application during the video session when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application with the bond and insurance forms when taking the licensing test.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Highland Park. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the application during the video session, following the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application’s signature block says “Subscribed and sworn before me,” so the applicant must sign and swear to it before a notary.
- Can I submit the application before taking the licensing test?
- The instructions say the completed application, bond, and insurance forms must be submitted when the test is taken. The Building Division reviews the application after successful completion of the examination.
- Does Illinois allow remote online notarization?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act is performed. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.